David Mann is trying to drive his car across California. When he tries to pass a gas tanker, the driver somehow takes offense. At first the unseen driver just annoys David by continually passing him and slowing down. Then he starts playing mind games with David, tempting him to pass the tanker, only to prevent him when he tries.
Cast: Dennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott
Crew: Steven Spielberg (Director), Jack A Marta (Director of Photography), Billy Goldenberg (Music Director)
Release Dates: 13 Nov 1971 (India)
Did you know? This is the feature full-length directional debut of the legendary Steven Spielberg. Read More
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as David Mann
as Mrs Mann
as Old Man in Car
as Old Woman in Car
as The Truck Driver
as Old Man
as Car Driver
as Radio Interviewer
as Cafe Owner
as Man in Cafe
as Bus Driver
as Lady at Snakerama
as Girl on school bus
as Waitress
as Gas Station Attendant
Direction
Director
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Music
Music Director
Editorial
Editor
Film Type:
Television Series
Language:
English
Colour Info:
Black & White
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
Stereoscopy:
No
Trivia:
This is the feature full-length directional debut of the legendary Steven Spielberg.
Richard Matheson was inspired to write the original short story "Duel" after an encounter with a tailgating truck driver on November 22, 1963, the day that John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Steven Spielberg stated that he approached this movie in the manner of a Toho monster movie, replacing Godzilla with an 18 wheeler tanker truck.
Richard Matheson was inspired to write the original short story "Duel" after an encounter with a tailgating truck driver on November 22, 1963, the day that John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Steven Spielberg stated that he approached this movie in the manner of a Toho monster movie, replacing Godzilla with an 18 wheeler tanker truck.
